Though Case Numbers Are Still Low, This Year’s Flu Packs A Punch
"Basically people describe it as running full on into a brick wall," said Dr. Jim Hornstein, a Ventura family practice doctor. In Ventura County, though, the season has been light to regular.
The Ventura County Star:
Flu Numbers May Be Down But This Year's Illness Packs Nasty Punch
Flu has spread across Ventura County but levels appear lower than most years, said doctors and public health officials Wednesday. Still, if it hits you, you'll know it. "Basically people describe it as running full on into a brick wall," said Dr. Jim Hornstein, a Ventura family practice doctor, citing muscle aches, high fever and dry coughing that this year have knocked people out of work for three, maybe five, maybe seven days. (Kisken, 3/2)
In other news, Kern County cracks down on food safety, and Orange Cove residents use dance to improve lifestyle —
The Bakersfield Californian:
Rash Of Health Department Actions Result In Four Food Service Closures
The Kern County Department of Environmental Health has gotten tough over the past week, closing down four area food service locations in quick succession, after charging them with a variety of health department violations. The rash of temporary closures began Feb. 24 when inspectors shut down Mimi’s Cafe on California Avenue. Five days later, the doors were closed at another restaurant just down the street, Habanero’s Mexican Grill & Cantina. (Mayer, 3/2)
Vida En El Valle:
Orange County Residents To Dance Their Way To Healthy Lifestyle
Candy Rodriguez and her daughter Lisa Gonzalez were some of the dozens of residents who attended The Muevelo! Zumba kick-off event to engage Latino residents in Orange Cove in exercise. The event also allowed residents the opportunity to provide input on other types of activities they would like to see available in their neighborhoods with the overall goal to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote healthy lifestyles. (Ortiz-Briones, 3/2)